gcp_vpc_release_address

Release a static IP address

SERVERGCP MCP Server SOURCEahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server/gcp-vpc-release-address.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_vpc_release_address does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_vpc_release_address to permanently remove resources in GCP MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why gcp_vpc_release_address is rated Critical

Releasing a static IP address is an irreversible action — once released, the IP address is returned to the pool and may be reassigned to another customer, making it impossible to reclaim the same address. This can break existing DNS records, firewall rules, and services depending on that IP, causing significant disruption with no straightforward undo path.

From the tool's definition Release a static IP address

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_vpc_release_address safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and GCP MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For gcp_vpc_release_address, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_vpc_release_address Hidden

gcp_vpc_release_address is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "gcp_vpc_release_address"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GCP MCP Server, apply this rule, and every gcp_vpc_release_address call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_vpc_release_address

What does the gcp_vpc_release_address tool do? +

Release a static IP address. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the GCP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on gcp_vpc_release_address? +

Register the GCP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gcp_vpc_release_address: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches GCP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gcp_vpc_release_address? +

gcp_vpc_release_address is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit gcp_vpc_release_address? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_vpc_release_address rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block gcp_vpc_release_address completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_vpc_release_address. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides gcp_vpc_release_address? +

gcp_vpc_release_address is provided by the GCP MCP Server MCP server (ahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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